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PanAfrican Investment Co.

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

PanAfrican Investment is a private investment firm focused on the growth and development of companies in sub-Saharan Africa.

Investor Profile

PanAfrican Investment Co. has backed more than 8 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 63% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Kenya, United States, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Automotive, Manufacturing, Product Design.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (38%)
  • Series A (25%)
  • Series B (13%)
  • Debt Financing (13%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (13%)

Country Focus

  • Kenya (38%)
  • United States (38%)
  • Israel (13%)
  • Australia (13%)

Industry Focus

  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Product Design
  • Education
  • Content
  • Health Care
  • Medical Device
  • Edtech
  • Primary Education
  • Email Marketing
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does PanAfrican Investment Co. frequently co-invest with?

Acumen
Acumen
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Techstars
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 1
International Finance Corporation
International Finance Corporation
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
Lenana Capital
Lenana Capital
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Westlands
Co-Investments: 1
AngelList
AngelList
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
VestedWorld
VestedWorld
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 1
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
CDC Group
CDC Group
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Playfair Capital
Playfair Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Chandaria Capital
Chandaria Capital
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does PanAfrican Investment Co. often collaborate with?

Tony Faure
Tony Faure
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 1
Anthony Pascoe
Anthony Pascoe
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 1
Adrian MacKenzie
Adrian MacKenzie
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 1
David Risher
David Risher
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
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Matt Rockman
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by PanAfrican Investment Co.?

Mobius Motors

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Mobius Motors sells affordable vehicles designed specifically for the needs of developing world consumers.

AutomotiveManufacturingProduct Design
Debt FinancingApr 26, 2018
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Mobius Motors

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Mobius Motors sells affordable vehicles designed specifically for the needs of developing world consumers.

AutomotiveManufacturingProduct Design
Series AJan 1, 2018
Savoteur

New York, New York, United States

SAVOTEUR is a digital publication that focuses on celebrating what makes cities rich and unique.

ContentEmail MarketingLocal
Series BJan 29, 2014
Amount Raised: $3,525,000
Bridge International Academies

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Bridge International Academies is an operator of scholastic academy services used to provide education to underprivileged children.

EdTechEducationPrimary Education
Series UnknownJan 21, 2014
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Shea Yeleen

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

A unique social enterprise that includes a nonprofit and a commercial entity that sells high-quality, unrefined shea butter products.

Beauty
Series UnknownNov 12, 2013
Trunity

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

Trunity Holdings provides digital textbooks and eLearning solutions to increase engagement and foster one-to-one learning.

Blogging PlatformsContentEducationKnowledge Management
Post Ipo EquityJun 6, 2013
Amount Raised: $3,575,000
Datafree

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Smashing the mobile data cost barrier with #datafree services enabled by reverse billing (toll free data).

AppsCloud ComputingCommercialInternetMobileMobile AppsPublishingSoftwareTechnical SupportTelecommunications
Series ANov 21, 2012
Amount Raised: $4,300,000
PrePex

Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel

PrePex is a non-surgical medical device for adult male circumcision used as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention strategy.

Health CareMedical Device
Series UnknownJul 7, 2011
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